HMS Beaumaris Castle: Looking for any members of her crew. Nick is researching her involvement in the surrender of a U-boat in 1945. He is also in touch with George A Smith who was a telegraphist on board and they would both like to hear from anyone connected with the armed trawler. Contact Nick Clark

HMS Brocklesby: Trying to trace an old pal called Martin Jackson or MEM Jackson, I served with him on HMS Brocklesby in 1993-1994. I left with the redundancies of 1994 and am Godfather to his children, Kera and Tyrone but haven’t heard from him in ten years and would love to get back in touch. Contact Daniel Thomas

HMS Brilliant: Seeking MEMN1 Paddy Morrisey, served in Brilliant, 1st Commission and Falklands, also on other Type 22's - last heard that he may be working abroad. If any one knows his whereabouts, please contact HMS Brilliant Reunion Association

Banja Luka: Looking for POPT Marshall, lost contact 2001, he ran the gym in Banja Luka. Need to catch up on a few wets. Get in touch Tex. Contact Brent Blakeborough

HMS Bulwark: Ian "Legs" Lindsay would like to trace old shipmates from cooks/stewards mess from between December 1979 to August 1980, especially trying to locate or find information on Ty "Bagsy" Baker who apart from being my bezzy oppo was a steward. Contact Ian Lindsay

HMS Bulwark, Albion & Centaur Association: Did you ever serve in Bulwark, Albion or Centaur? The Association is open to anyone who served at any time on these ships. Magazine three times per year plus events including AGM/Social, sea-days and anniversary commemorations. AGM 2007 was on March 31 on board the restored HMS Trincomalee, prevously Foudroyant, at the historic Quay in Hartlepool. The Social was at the Hillcarter Hotel. Membership is just £8 per annum! Contact Leigh Easton or see the website

HMS Bermuda 1953-54: Former shipmates who served in HMS Bermuda commission 1953 to 1954 may like to visit my website containing a number of photographs of people and places including meeting HM The Queen in the Royal Yacht whilst transiting the Mediterranean. From former PO Tel (Jock) Douglas Carr

Maurice Samuel Batterham: Nick is researching the life and work of his late grandfather Commander (Sp.) Maurice Samuel Batterham RANVR (‘Batts’), in order to make a documentary titled ‘Man Overboard’. Commander Batterham was loaned by the RAN to serve with the RN in 1944-45 and then again in 1951. He is interested in any information relating to him or his service, which included clearance diving operations, diving equipment research and development, and diver training. Of particular interest is his work at the Admiralty Experimental Diving Unit. Anyone who knew of Batterham, was involved with the Experimental Diving Unit or can advise on our research endeavours we would be extremely grateful to hear from. Contact Nick Batterham & Anna Jeffries

HMY Britannia: Lester sailed in the Britannia while on detached duty from the RCN in 1959 and have misplaced my itinery for the World Cruise and the Cruise up the St Lawerence Seaway. He is desperately trying to locate someone or some instution that might be able to supply him with this information. Contact Lester M. McConaghy

BRNC: Seeking information regarding Richard Anthony Harris, who entered Dartmouth as a cadet in 1957 and graduated in 1959. He then spent four years at HMS Manadon becoming an Engineer Officer with the rank of Lieutenant. He was born in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa on January 13, 1939, but became British on joining the RN. There is a 50th Anniversary reunion at the BRNC next year and would like to see him there. Any information contact Philip Belgeonne Lt RN (Rtd)

HMS Blazer: Gunnery School at Bembridge, Isle of Wight 1943/46 and HMS Manatee, Combined Ops at Yarmouth Isle of Wight 1942/44.
Any information, anecdotes, photos etc from anyone who served in these establishments. Please contact Mike North

James (Jimmy) Broome: Seeking info on which ships Liza's grandfather served on during WWII. He was on a minesweeper and died in the 60's. He came from Manchester, had a brother named Clifford and his partners name was Annie. If you served with or think you may have served with him please contact Liza as you may be able to unravel a 60 year old mystery. He may have served on HMS Lightning. Contact Liza Broome

HMS Bicester: Seeking information on Gunner Yeoman Harry Johnson. He was onboard when the Bicester was sent to the Lacadeve Islands in the Indian Ocean after the War to collect outstanding taxes. The Commander in charge was Bennet. If you can help please contact Vicky Kilroy

HMS Boadicea: Walter Swan Aplin is being researched by his neice and she would like information from anyone who knew him or indeed the ship in which he served. Any information or photographs (especially of the ship with her entire crew on deck) would be appreciated. Contact Ingrid Thomson

Seeking information on William Lapham last heard from in 1946 on HMS Bellona. Any information gratefully received. Contact Dave Stewart

HMS Blake: Seeking David Philip Johnson who was onboard until about 1975. Contact Graham McLelland

Stoker CPO Alf Nicholson (Nick): I am researching my late fathers naval career from 1941 to 47. He served on HMS Bridgewater in 1941 and HMS Blencartha in 1947, he also mentioned his service on the Russian Convoys. If anyone knew him or any other ships that he served on during that period could the contact Terry Nicholson

Forgotten Brothers of Iceland: Roger Cundiffs father was for a time in command of AFD17 in Iceland 1944 and received a certificate from the Forgotten Brothers for spending more than one hundred days inside the Arctic Circle. He would like to hear from anyone else who is a member of the "FBI". He would also like to hear from anyone who served in AFD17 especially on the tow from Iceland to Australia. Contact Roger

Arthur 'Mick' Battersby of Coleraine, NI served on Cruiser HMS Hector (sunk Ceylon, April 1942), destroyer HMS Venomous 1942/3 and depot ship HMS Ferret. His son John, would like to learn more of his late fathers wartime service. If you can help contact John

HMS Bronnington: Alistair Parker is seeking pictures of himself and others with HRH Prince of Wales taken at the re-commisioning Ceremony of HMS Bronnington in 1980 at Chatham Dockyard. He wants to pass copies of them onto his grandson. Contact Alistair

Reg Bailey, was a PO Diver during WWII based at HMS Hannibal (Algiers) 1943-44, HMS Braganza (Bombay) 1944-46, HMS Highflyer 1944 & HMS Wayland 1944. His son has some photos of him and his "oppo's", but any information on him or the shore bases/ships that he served on gratefully received. Also anything after the war when he returned to HM Dockyard, Portsmouth. During this time he was well known for making bell ropes for HMS Hampshire, Devonshire, Andromeda and others including HM Royal Yacht Britannia. During the 1960's he was in charge of the team that re-rigged the mast at HMS Ganges, hard copies or e-mail images are available if they are of interest to anyone. Contact Tony Bailey

British Military Powerboat Trust at Marchwood Southampton. Please see our website: We need to allow old salts who may be able to expand on our site and its contents, with their personal anecdotes and particularly pictures, of boats from all eras of fast MTB/MGB/ASR/SPT etc., to be in touch with us. We have a small Fast Motor Dinghy from HMS Dainty, which we are going to restore, and need to hear from anyone who served on HMS Dainty, and may have pictures of her whilst in service. These boats were used all over the world and we would like to hear about any still existing, if these have been seen anywhere. Contact Richard Hellyer, Ops manager, BMPT

HMS Beagle: Would like to communicate with any veterans of the destroyer escort HMS Beagle, who were aboard the night it drove off two German E-boat attacks on an LST convoy and rescued several hundred Americans from the water after two LSTs were struck by torpedoes on Day 2, D-Day, 1944. Contact John Pearson

Cmdr Wilfrid Briggs, Engineer Sheerness 1908/14, Admiralty 1914/18, Head of Naval Aviation Engines, seconded to RAF, retired 1920. In 1909 was motivator and Director of Sheerness Golf Club Ltd, and Secretary. The Navy built golf courses at its principle Naval Ports around the world. Sheerness GC has its centenary in 2009 and would like to contact the Briggs family in connection with the celebrations. Contact G G Holt

James Carrington Bond: Trying to contact him on behalf of the wife of Mike E. Roberts - she would love to put the two of them back in touch after 30 years, in time for Mike’s 60th birthday. James lived in the Hull area and met and married a girl from there. After leaving the Navy at the same time, he and Mike went into the building renovation business together in Hull but when the business closed they lost contact after going their separate ways doing diving contracts. Anybody with any information, please contact: Helen Matthew

CPO GI W E Ball, New Barracks, Gosport 1942: Some photographs have been found in the bottom of his ‘ditty box’ and are offered to any individual or organisation interested in them. They are:- Chief and PO’s Mess, May 1942, Training Staff, May 42, Boscowan Class (Tiffys) with 26 signatures, Keppel class, Nov 42 (Mixed), one undated but with signatures of Richard Stanley Robinson, OA Jack Myers, EA Sutherland and 27 others, two more groups with no ID or date but taken outside the drillshed. Contact W E Ball

William Thomas Jack Baker RM.  Ian Meadows has recently inherited his late grandfather’s WW2 photos, and is keen to put names to faces or warships. His grandfather was in HO 33 Squad in 1940 and was an Acting Temporary Corporal RM (Yeovil) in the RN Camp, Normandy, in 1945. The pictures can be seen on the Internet. Contact Ian

HMS Brighton: Trying to contact shipmates who served onboard with Dave Howes during 1971-73, especially AB Tony Silva. Contact Dave Howes 11/05

HMS Bristol 1979/1981: Chris Mcphee (ex RO1 T) seeking any old ship mates from comms mess.

HMS Blackwood: Paul was in the RN for 12 years and served in HMS Blackwood from 1966 to 67. He says it was a good ship, a very good Captain (Lt Cdr Patterson) and a great bunch of lads. He would like to hear from anyone from the ship. Contact Paul A Metters

HMS Bildeston: Simon (Pony) Moore is looking to contact anyone who served with him on HMS Bildeston 1974-1977, especially L.S.(D) ‘Ralph’ Coates. Contact Simon Moore 8/05

HMS Brighton: Trying to contact shipmates who served onboard with Dave Howes during 1972-74, especially AB Tony Silva, Lenny Burton, Ian Carlton and Jim Goodall. Contact Dave Howes

HMS Bulwark: Tracing an old ship mate called Brian Gander who served from 1954 onwards. Last heard of him when he was serving on HMS Bulwark in 1956. Contact Mike Foster 03/05

Boom Defence Branch: Seeking Norman ,Skinner,”Scouse” Burrows and any HMS Safeguard “Boomers”. Contact Alf Mumberson

BYMS 2015: Stan Edward Cole served in 2015 and escort ship, Valetta in Russian Convoys. He is looking for information on these craft/crews and pictures. He recalls these names. Jim Attedon, David Aspley, Taffy White and Les Taylor (believed to be a policeman in Great Yarmouth). Contact his son, M Cole 01/05

HMS Berwick: Seeking information about Lt Cdr Peter Swan. Served in Barbados 1970-1972 as XO/CO USNavFac when last in touch with LtCdr Peter Swan, RN aboard HMS Berwick. Would like to renew friendship. Contact CDR C S (Chuck) Farmer 11/04

HMS Broadsword: Trying to get in touch with P.O.P.T (Tex) Marshall (Rank as of SP SQN BLMF 2000). Contact Brent Blakeborough 11/04

‘Ali’ Barber, where are you? You and Mickael Kiff served together as "Stoker Mechanics'', many good runs ashore around 1952/3 in Weymouth.You married your date Mike believes, he moved on to boats, Now living in Sydney, Australia. You'd be nudging 70 now as he is, but he never gives up hope of a reunion one day. Contact Michael Kiff

Ian Fowler and Derek Jordan are trying to find ex REA Mick Bright. Series 34, last known of in the Portsmouth area. Contact Ian Fowler

HMS Brighton: Calling all my old Shipmates from the period 1971-73, especially Tony Silva, Ian Carlton and Jim Goodall. Contact Dave Howes

HMS Brilliant: A website has been set with the aim of getting back in touch with shipmates from her first commission to her return from the South Atlantic in 1982. Take a look at it now or contact David Oddy 7/04

Bahrain: In a group photo of HMS Minerva's Wasp helicopter taken in Bahrain are Arthur Wyatt (Stores Chief), Ron Stephenson (Flight Chief) and Dirk Brooker (Chief Chippy). Since leaving the RN, Ron is retired and living in Northhampton, Arthur is retired and living in Devon but, the whereabouts of Dirk is unknown. If anyone knows Dirk and can let Arthur know where he is living, please contact Arthur Wyatt

HMS Blake: Seeking ex-stokers from HMS Blake circa 1974-77 for reunion including those on Far East trip .This is the second ad so please get in touch. Can those already in touch please re-contact Jeff if still interested. Contact Jeff Sabiston

BUTEC: ex-RPO Trevor Carnall, trying to trace 'Danny' Kaye, CPO. Danny was best man at 'Kyle-of Lochalsh' in the early 80's. Also anyone else who remembers Trevor who left RN '88 as MAA. Contact Trevor Carnall

Bulwark, Berwick, Scylla, Cottesmore: Paul (Budgie) Starling left the RN in 1997 after 19 years service and joined the RAN. He would like to contact POMEM(M) Darren (Daz) Ward (Bulwark/Berwick) and POMEM(M) George Lynas (Scylla). He wants to hear about his god-daughter ÔJazÕ and catch up on the past six years. Would also like to hear from anyone who knows him on any of the these ships. 5/04

HMS Brighton/HMS Plymouth 1973: Seeking Christopher Ferguson (Big Fergie) who served with Martin Pulford on HMS Brighton and HMS Plymouth around 1973. Any help in finding Christopher would be appreciated as there is a special event coming up soon for which his attendence would be greatly valued. Contact David Biddle

HMS Bulwark: Brian Mitchell is seeking old shipmates from HMS Bulwark, first commission as a commando carrier in 1960, the occupants of 2A 1E mess which was the boys mess that commission. Write to Brian

HMS Basset: James 'Jimmy' Callaghan, originally from Glasgow is trying to find any surviving crew and/or information on HMS Basset. He served in the ship in the 1940s in the North Sea where his CO was Lt. N Herriot. If anyone can offer information can they contact his son David Callaghan

HMS Bulwark: Seeking two old mates from 5F Mess, 1978/80. They are JJ Rae and Charlie Atkins and were both AB(M) at the time. Contact M Thomson

HMS Bulwark: Seeking members of the Seaman Petty Officers Mess [2D2] who served on HMS Bulwark during the period 1973 to1976 in order to organise a 30th anniversary get-together or just to hear from them. Members still untraced are:- Gordon Isherwood, Fess Parker, Dinger Bell, Scouse Loyden, Jock Beattie, Rocky Hudson, Jan Cornwall, Gibbo Gibson, Roy Curtis, Woody Woodfield, Fred Fleming and Derek Allinson. Photograph: Contact Chris Thomas 1/04

HMS Boxer commissioning leaflet/brochure from 1983 required. Original brochure or colour photocopy. Contact Dave Horsman 11/03

HMS Bacchante: Douglas Hegg is seeking anyone who served in Bacchante 1972/75, who did the West Indies and South American tours. Contact Douglas

Barking Sea Cadet Corps (TS Undaunted): Were you a member between 1948 and 52? Five of us have already made contact and are searching for others. If you were in the Barking Sea Cadets especially the 'Silver Band', contact John (Mal) Rush

HMS Blake: Jeff Sabiston is seeking stokers who served in Blake between 1974/77, preferably the Far East tour of 74/75, with a view of a reunion/get-together. Some contacts have already been made but we need more. Contact Jeff 8/03

HMS Battleaxe 1959: Seeking friends from her time in Malta Base Mediterranean. Contact Maurice Cox

Martin Bates, scouser ex CPOStd 1966 to 88 is visiting Blighty During Aug/Sep and ,would like to catch up with any old mates if possible. He will be staying in guzz and scouse areas. He served in Intrepid, Exmouth, Eagle, Bristol, Blake, Mohawk, Avenger, Aurora and Broadsword. Contact Michael and arrange to meet.

HMS Brighton 1972: Peter and Una Ratcliffe would like to find John Lingwood who came to their wedding in August 1972. Contact them 6/03

HMS Blake, 1978 deployment: Anxious to hear from anyone in 3D1 or 2D1 mess is LCA Richard (Jock) Donaldson 4/03

Ex PO Peter Burdett, officers' chef 1946-72, does anyone remember him. He would like to hear from you. Contact Peter 3/03

Chris 'Dicky' Bird is wishing to contact Derek Woodhead (HMS Ganges 51/53) lived Bramley, Leeds, Sid Rogers (HMS Bermuda 53), Dart,outh, John Beddal (Bermuda 53) boxing team, Jenny Creighton (HMS Mercury 59) and Ginger Outing (HMS Hermes 59/60), Ipswich). Contact Chris Bird

HMS Brazen 1982/83: Trevor 'Taff' Jones (3PS Mess) is trying to locate Anthony 'Taff' Price who was a gunner back then, but is now believed to be a regulator. Contact Trevor

HMS Blake 1961/2: L/A Marshall (Tex) wants to hear from Ken (Tony) Dodd and Terry Armstrong.

HMS Brave 1987/90: Chris (Paddy) Tinsley is hoping to get in touch with POWEM¨ Smith or anyone else who remembers him. Contact Paddy 1/03

HMS Brazen: Simon 'George' Creighton seeks ex AB(M) Luke 'Stocky' Stockdale. Served in Brazen during the Gulf War 1990/92. Contact Simon 12/02

Tim (Bert) Weedon is forty and left the mob in April. He would love to hear from any old shipmates, Battleaxe, Apollo, Cleo, Active, Cumberland, Chatham, Boxer to name but a few. Contact Tim 6/02

TS Bicester/TS Alliance are trying contact ex cadets from Willesden and St Marylebone Sea Cadet Corps from 1942 onwards. Please contact Lt(SCC) Nina L Villa RNR 6/02

HMS Birmingham: Seeking ex able seaman Stuart Knight whom I trained with before he joined HMS Cardiff around 1991. He came from Brighton and is now married. Also any of the boys I served with on HMS Birmingham out in Bosnia. Contact Gavin "Johno" Johnston 6/02

Tony 'Taff' Roberts would like to contact any shipmates that remember him. He served onboard HMS Birmingham, Illustrious, Hermes, Invincible between 1971-1976. In particular Dave Forster and Max Wall. 6/02

Blake 1961/2 2D1 Mess. T.Nicholas (Nick) T.Armstrong (Terry) T. Marshall (Tex) or anyone from the mess. Contact Tony Dodd (Ken) 6/02

John 'Shiner' Wright served on the Blake for its first commission in 61/63. He is interested in getting in contact with anybody from that commission. Contact John Wright, 6/02

Liz Larnach (Ross), is trying to trace Julie Brierly (Harper). They were both at RNAS Brawdy from 1964 -1967(?). Julie was a general steward and Liz was an officer's steward. Julie married Ken Brierly (not sure of date) who was also in the navy and got a transfer to Faslane, Glasgow after they married. Any news would be much appreciated and I would like to hear from anyone else that recognises my name. Contact Liz 6/02

HMS Brazen 1982-84. Lucy Luck and Ginge Gardner would like to hear from anyone who served on the Brazen during this time. Especially L/stwd Smudge Smith or Dave Telford or anyone from 3pp mess. Contact Stuart 6/02

HMS Brazen, 3Golf Mess: Looking for old friends especially Jessie Owen, Dickie Bird and Twizzle Thompson or anybody serving between June 85 /June 88 who knew Buster Brown. Contact Alan Brown 6/02

HMS Bulwark: Seeking John A Peterson (Channel Islands) and Derek Brownley (Mansfield, Notts) who both served on Bulwark 1961/63. Colin Aldred would like to hear from you or anyone else that knows him from this or any other ship or Royal Naval Hospitals. Contact Colin 6/02